Chapter 15, Problem 26RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Meaning implied by the statements that neutral solution has 7 as $\text{pH}$, acidic solution has less than 7 as $\text{pH}$ and basic solution has greater than 7 as $\text{pH}$ has to be found.

Concept Introduction:

The acidity strength is quantified by the magnitude of a parameter called $\text{pH}$. The expression to evaluate $\text{pH}$ is as follows:

  $\text{pH}=-\log \left[{\text{H}}^{+}\right]$

Here,

$\left[{\text{H}}^{+}\right]$ denotes concentration of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions.